Nicolas Maduro to face trial in the US from 2027

Today, the first formal hearing in the case concerning former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro began in a federal court in Manhattan. The judge set a schedule for the exchange of evidence and reviewed pre-trial motions, including the issue of bail, the likelihood of which is extremely low. According to the judge, the entire process is not expected to conclude before 2027 and will be divided into several stages. This step is seen as part of the American justice system's efforts regarding international political leaders accused of human rights violations and corruption.

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Nicolas Maduro has been convicted in Venezuela on economic crimes and is additionally accused of corruption; the case has drawn attention from the international community.